Ambient Stress from Notifications Causes Mental Exhaustion

Imagine your brain is like a computer.

When you get too many notifications and messages all at once, it's like having too many windows open at the same time.

This makes your brain tired and stressed.

Experts call this 'ambient stress.'

It's not like the big stress you feel before a test or a big meeting.

Instead, it's a lot of small stresses that add up over time.

These small stresses come from things like work messages, social media, and news apps.

They make your brain always feel like it's working, even when you're not doing anything important.

This can make you feel tired, irritable, and forgetful.

To fix this, experts say you should set small boundaries, like turning off notifications or taking breaks from your phone.